rjmwx81 Member

Pretty much, just like any diet/workout/fad/whatever. It either doesn't work, or it does work but people quit because it's not a magic pill.

Ok, so here's the thing. You're 20. It doesn't seem like it, but you've got *plenty* of time to find somebody so quit panicking. Secondly, don't define who *you* are by your significant other, or lack thereof. There's a scene in the movie "Cool Runnings" where they're talking about gold medals, and one character says "If…

You must have a very strict diet. Wouldn't want to eat anything with those dangerous, dangerous vowels: Bananas (3 vowels) Broccoli (3) Tomatoes (4) Lettuce (3) Cauliflower (5! No wonder it tastes so bad) Cabbage (3) Peanuts (3)

Arnold Schwarzenegger said it best: " None of my rules, by the way, of success, will work unless you do. I've always figured out that there 24 hours a day. You sleep six hours and have 18 hours left. Now, I know there are some of you out there that say well, wait a minute, I sleep eight hours or nine hours. Well, then,…

Why in the hell would by body consume muscle tissue when I have all this readily available fat to burn? Just doesn't make much sense to me. Not that it matters, I can't workout with any food in my stomach anyway. Even just a light snack as she recommends leaves me nauseous...especially on leg workout days.

The forums are frustrating because people correct factual errors? oooooohhhhkaaaaaaay.

The Olympics start this month, not in August.

I daresay you don't know me very well. lol. I might say *exactly* that. But then again anyone who knows me well enough to be talking to me about weight loss in person would know that that's just my personality.

At my current weight, I *am* a fat disgusting unhealthy slob. That doesn't mean that anyone else is. Some people are wonderful, healthy, happy, and energetic at my weight. I am not. My weight drains me of energy, making me grumpy,, irritable, and overall not a good person to be around. I can only speak for myself, and if…

The weights need to be heavy enough that it feels like a life or death struggle to finish the last rep on the last set. That's how you know. Unfortunately it requires a bit of guesswork.

I love Interstate State Park at Taylor's Falls. The River Trail has amazing view.

Nevermind. Had a snarky image to post but it didn't work. This has been heavily discussed before and always starts a fight.

Not really. It's more like intense cardio. Yes, the water gives *some* resistance which can aid in muscle tone, but it's not the same as lifting weights.

More weights. Though personally, I follow up every weight session with at least 30 minutes of cardio.

You didn't gain pounds of muscle over two weeks, I'm quite sure. It's most likely just water weight. These fluctuations happen. Don't sweat it, you're doing the right things and the results will show eventually.

I'm curious, do you have any scientific studies that back this up? For the last several years all I heard was "Aspertame, aspertame, aspertame" until it became clear that the science didn't back up the paranoia. And now, suddenly, in every thread that mentions diet soda, it's "Phosphoric acid, phosphoric acid, phosphoric…

Wear the skimpiest bikini you can find. We promise not to stare. Regards, The creepy guys at the gym. Seriously, wear whatever works best for you. I'm pretty sure there's not a dress code other than "don't show up naked."

I have to laugh at the idea that big drug companies are in some conspiracy against "natural" products, because they might somehow destroy their profits. Willow tree bark has been making pretty good money for Bayer Pharmaceuticals for the last century or so.

Chris Rock said it best. A girl in a relationship or marriage does not have male friends. Every one of her male friends, including the guy in question, is a "(slang term for male body part) under glass. In case of emergency, she's gonna break that glass."

Yeah...so this sounds kind of like an eating disorder. You might want to seek out a professional diagnosis.

Biceps: Curls Triceps: Tricep extensions Calves: Calf raises Legs: Squats Back: Pullups (use the weight-assisted pullups if you're not strong enough to lift your bodyweight), rows Abs: Wood-chops and twists Shoulders: Overhead press

Drop a weight on his foot. Act like it was an accident because he startled you. That ought to take care of it.

Yep. To judge people and act smarter than them. I kid, I kid.

I came in to say this. Though, without the Middle English dialect.

I had people criticizing what I was eating even though I was staying well within my calorie goals and having success. I realized that their intentions were good, but you know what they say about good intentions. It was getting rather frustrating so I locked it on up. I'm not here for advice or people's opinion on my plan,…

I've read up on this a lot because it's one of my biggest concerns. So far what I've learned is loose skin will be less of a problem if you lose the weight slowly. You also want to be sure to use moisturizer and drink tons of water to keep the skin well-hydrated, this helps it maintain it's elasticity and tighten up a bit.…

"Move, fatty!" Rude, but it's what I tell myself daily.

Just out of curiosity what led you to stay away from red meat anyway? There are many very lean cuts of pork and beef.

It was revealed to be a hoax, but I think we all know someone who would do something like this, and that's why it resonated so well.

So many questions, so few answers in this thread. lol. Except for TweedleDebo, of course, who's answering. :)